hypothermia is a real risk.ou see people out here this morning who need help, all you have to do call the hypothermia hotline. we have all those listed on our wusa9 app. there are warming centers set up all over the city as well. just a heads up. if you're cold, your pets are cold. so bring them inside, especially today because as you heard, it's not going to get above again degrees. right now -- above 20 degrees. right now it's 9 degrees. it is cold. it is painful. don't go outside if you don't have to if you're like us and have to be outside, wear as many layers as you can because it is dangerous out here. we're going to jump in the truck right now because i can't feel my nose or cheeks. it's getting hard to talk really. >> where she is, the area of dupont circle where they lost power and didn't have heat. hopefully it's come back on for everybody because they will definitely need it today. thank you, nikki. get back in the truck quickly. >>> as nikki mentioned, the hypothermia hotline is on our wusa9 app. als

it's the same thing with hypothermia. the symptoms can be very subtle so it's really important to pay attention to shivering or increased rate of breathing. >> are you seeing more people coming into the er with some of these symptoms in. >> we are seeing a variety of conditions. and certainly cold exposure can exacerbate a number of them. it's really important for your listeners and viewers to make sure that they're being safe when spending time out in cold weather like this. all right, doctor, thank you very much for being with us. >> it's my pleasure. thank you for taking the time. >> you're welcome. again, 20 degrees is our air temperature but what's the windchill factor? >> that's running in the teens. a skier, take breaks. go to the lodge. you don't have to be in for the entire day. be smart. >> give your body a break. >> be smart, you'll be fine but you have to take those precautions. this is nothing to joke about, these temperatures and frigid air. unfortunately we have more of it but agent break tomorrow. our day

. >> hypothermia, heart attacks from shoveling snow and frostbite, and falls. >> reporter: your medical insurance better be paid up. >> i slipped on the ice and fell. >> reporter: this doctor says it starts when you're not looking in front of you. >> they slip fall reach out, extend their hand and they get these fractures of the wrists or elbow. >> reporter: or you stay outside too long. >> you can feel signs of developing hypothermia when you start shivering. your body is trying to warm itself up. serious signs of hypothermia are when you stop shivering. >> you'll feel tingling in your fingers, burning in your fingers. >> reporter: don't even try to shovel snow if you're out of shape and gasping for frigid air only increases the chance of heart tack. >> it drops your oxygen circumstance lagts. your heart has to work harder. make sure you're breathing in warm air. >> reporter: dr. hobbit says if you have to do this cover as much skin surface as you can with as many layers as you can take. and he says despite all the space age materials and the high-tech ski thermals that the best insula

we're outside the martin luther king library where the hypothermia bus is already here. normally it leaves about 6:30. it is here now so that they can sit on the bus until 6:30 as people come because it is so cold tonight. it's a number of ways washingtonians have had to cope with the weather today. for those who didn't get to the sidewalks yesterday, it was doubly difficult today because it wasn't snow anymore. it was ice. and the ice got the better of a number of people who ended up in emergency rooms including at the washington hospital center. >> so far in the first hour i've been here this morning, a lot of people slipping. >> it was a day many people avoided the elements. downtown lunch hour business the food trucks was way off. >> cold weather affecting business. >> yes. >> and those who came out had to deal with the blowing winds and icy temperatures. most folks were bundled up with hats and gloves. >> very cold out here man. >> the city's hypothermia alert was enforced today as the homeless packed places like martin luther king library. they usually don't allow

they retreated-- were treated for hypothermia hypothermia. >> where was the national guard? a new report says the governor jay nixon ordered the national guard out of ferguson after the grand jury decision not to indict the businessmen. it discovered to the reported by the associated press. >> one of america's best allies in the middle east saudi arabia king abdel-llah is dead. he joined washington the fight against al qaeda and worked to modernize the allultra conservative saudi arabia. his brother sing solomon will take over. the rising concerns of the unstable regions. the government of kwem men collapsing as rebels take control of the capital. they call this combination the worst case sken in a ir yo for america. yemen, a country the president recently called a success story, correct the? >> exactly. times are a changing. they represent a tangled and very dangerous mess for u.s. policy in the middle east. the enemy of my enemy is my friend. but that may not be the case here. the iranian backed rebels take yemen one to fight al qaeda or so they say. they have a dim view o

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hypothermia can cause serious damage. if you are not careful. frostbite can attack any part of your body left exposed. >> hypothermia occurs when your core body temperature goes down. when you shiver uncontrol blue, that is a real danger sign and you need somewhere warm to go. >> extremities, ears, nose, ans, feet. those are the biggest risk areas in terms of frostbite or loss of limb. >> a change in skin color and a prickling feeling are signs of frostbite. drowsiness, severe shivering, symptoms of hypothermia. >>> wusa9's first alert weather. >> fairfax county schools are operating on two hour delays because of the weather. they already called this because of temperatures right? >> yeah, the windchills are 10 to 15 below tomorrow. with a two-hour delay, we are still look at temperatures 5 to 16 at a bus stop. very little melting has occurred. be careful of black ice. let's start with a live look outside. it is the weather cam. but it is not. current temperatures now, this is what it feels like it so it feels like it is about 22- degrees. i kne

hypothermia happens when our body can't keep the temperature above 95 degrees. trouble because you can't figure out how to get back inside. gerri: for people who have consistent health problems or some kind of issue it's good to keep in mind maybe you don't want to be outside at all. right? where do you draw the line dr. campbell? >> you know, i think the very young and the very old are at very high risk for hypothermia and complications related to the cold. the other folks at risk some of the young people in the city, having cocktails and playing in the snow. the worst thing you can do is mix alcohol with cold temperatures, your body's blood vessels dilate and you lose more heat. gerri: very interesting. great to see you. >> stay safe. we'll be thinking about you. gerri: we will. the surprising list of where the best ski towns are for real estate investors if the snow has you thinking about that. one of the most common investment choices in america, but they could be riching you off. a very common type of mutual fund. here's your consumer gauge with the numbers

eight children treated for hypothermia in the washington, d.c.rea. three metro buses kicked them off -- three of them. why? they wound up stuck in the freezing cold without a ride. >> and as the holidays end a lot of marriages. why we see more divorces this time of year than any other and how you can keep your own marriage right on track. ♪♪ >> we may soon have answers as to caused an air asia jet to crash in the java sea 10 days ago. all 162 people i was bore the plane died. search crews today say they found the tale of the plane which usually holds the black boxes. that flight was on its way from indonesia to singapore when the went down. so far about 40 victims have been recovered but officials say the weather and high waves are making the recovery efforts extremely difficult. >>> texas is shaking and nobody knows why. scientists in the lone star state are trying to figure out what's behind a big increase in the number of earthquakes rocking the dallas fort worth area. the latest ones hit yesterday. southern methodist university scientists say

they ended up wet cold and hospitalized for hypothermia.d samaritans spotted the children who are four to 14 years old they were all huddled together trying to stay warm on a doorstep. this was about 9:00 in the morning. the kids say they were on their way to school but never made it. they were kicked off three separate buses that were going quote out of service. the good samaritans called then 11 and even went to the hospital with the children where they were treated for hypothermia. >> you have little, small children on your bus, you cannot do that. >> they finally got in contact with their mother and stuff and they're home right now safe. yeah. they're home right now safe. even the mother gave me a big hug. she was -- she didn't even know her kids was out here. she thought they were in was in school in class. >> metro bus system says it sent out an immediate notice to all bus operators reinforcing the company's policy which is even if a bus route gets canceled by bus control drivers are obligated to carry passengers to the end of the rou

hype hypothermia weather. no joke not the kind of weather to mess around with. get your warmest gear ready. talk about warmer temperatures and icy spots with cancellations coming in many counties because of the cold for tomorrow morning. delays again. scanning the radar, not much of any flurries a few come through the area today. before the week is over we could see a few more flurries. look at gaithersburg down to 8. 14 la plata and waldorf, 17 in leesburg and manassas. that is the average. this is the range in temperatures 7-12 and windchill, zero to 10 below. windchills 10 to 15. yes, there will be sunshine. with all the wind and this arctic air still over us it will feel ugly outside. you want the quickest trip to wherever you have to go get there fast. from 12 to 15 at 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 18 the temperature and low 20s, that's it for a high temperature. normally you spin those temperatures around and have an average 24 degrees. that graphic you just saw and lot more information on my facebook page. veronica johnson or v. johnson nbc four4 on twitter. becau

frostbite and hypothermia is a concern within minutes if people head outdoors without the proper deer gear on. we have the warnings and advisories through central florida and also parts of southern texas. over the next several mornings that cold air will stay in place especially across portions of the midwest. this is friday morning. the forecast temperature 0 degrees in chicago. saturday morning even colder out there in chicago. 10 below zero. you can see across the northeast also on the cold side. sunday morning staying cold out there. we have had lake-effect snow because of the cold air moving over the great lakes. right now looks quiet out there. we have new warnings that have been issued because an additional 1-12 feet are-- 1-2 feet are possible over the next few days as the arctic blast continues, ainsley. >> thank you, maria. >> ohio on high alert after officers shoot and kill a man with a knife outside of a terminal. the man tried to buy an id ticket. the wounded suspect got up and attacked again when fatal shots were fired. >> then we heard at least three more consecutive sh

then the birds that die end up dying of hypothermia.ave -- who frequent the shoreline noticed the problem for the past couple of weeks. we'll show you these pictures from a viewer who sent us the pictures of some of the injured birds that were found on the san leandro marina a couple of weeks ago. the rescue center is helping out these birds. because they don't know the source of the substance they don't have anyone to bill for the cost of the care of these birds. soar in asking for the -- so they are asking for the public's help with donations. we have a link on our ktvu.com web links page. back to you. >> is it to the point where these officials are going out today maybe and looking for more dead or injured birds? or do they wait to get phone calls from people who are taking walks or maybe folks sailing on the bay today? >> reporter: at this point it's not clear what they are doing. sunday morning, i haven't been able to get in touch with anyone from the east bay regional park district or the state department of fish and wildlife but

rob conrad is recovering from hypothermia and dehydration.e took his boat off the coast, when he caught a big fish and at the same time an even bigger wave filmed him overboard. >> then -- been a boater me whole life and been around the water and snorkel and dive and swim but i shouldn't be here. 16 hours in the water. i think i traveled 27 miles. >> his boat was beached on grand bahamas island, 50 miles east of florida,ed a dead man's reef. he ended up on the sand near palm beach. >> after some time i just said, look i'm not dying tonight. and i'm going to make it to shore. followed the sun during the day. and by the time night came, i could see the lights on the shore and pick out certain landmarks, but i have two beautiful daughters. i was hitting that shore. >> reporter: very touching. those daughters are ages eight and ten. and their daddy is pretty super hero today for them, and he says when he was finally getting close to the shore, it was the sound of the waves hitting the beach, he knew he had finally made it. >> unbelievable story o

he was rushed to the hospital suffering from hype they hypothermia. the. >>> had a-year-old woman slept in the bath -- a 45-year-old woman slept in the bathroom of a walmart. the woman refused to leave, she was kicked out of her son's home because of a drinking problem. >>> the flyers hope the offense get back on track when they play the can a canadians. they put 20 shots on net with nothing to show for it. >>> the sixers michael carter williams scored season high 29 points in their loss in toronto. the sixers are playing without their leading scorer, tony roten out with a sprained knee. >> when does eagles training camp begin again? >> a new survey lists some of the top reasons you may be putting on weight at work. >> reporter: don't worry pitchers and catchers report in five weeks. come on, there's stuff coming down the pike and temple is playing swell too. we have a lot of gear on the kids this morning and it's chilly this morning. a lot of stuff coming up. (prof. burke) the more you learn about your insurance the more gaps you may find. like how y

the worst condition is hypothermia, slurred words and fatigue and memory loss, if you see someone experiencing this, call 911. move them indoors and remove the wet clothes but again no heating pad you done want to shock the body. when i come inside we'll talk about when this ends in the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast. tonight and tomorrow you have to dress appropriately, if i had to be out here more than a few minutes i'd have a hat on. >> lets switch live to nora muchanic in trenton, new jersey she is checking out how people are coping in. >> reporter: the answer is not so well, lots of people we talked to this morning hate this kind of cold, i am among them. if you take a look around town, the people are wrapped up bundled up and covered up. the only way to manage in this cold weather. >> i hate it you have to bundle up. >> there is no other way have you to bundle up most people outside were dressed in layers for protection sfli have my warm boots and scarf and gloves and my big puffy jacket. >> the rescue mission of trenton has a mission that is filled at this hour, the homeless c

did treat her for hypothermia, just to be safe. >>> i've got a couple of dos and don'ts on icy roadways. start with don'ts. don't run from police. that's what happened. watch this guy. >> hits something. >> yeah. >> he hit a cement pillar. what happened? police tried to stop him, get i.d. didn't want to turn it over ran from traffic police and takes a corner a little too broad and, boom smashes into the concrete pillar right in front of the popo. driving a giant truck carrying milk be careful how driving and changing lanes. loses control, crosses over the barrier, smacks into another truck. this last one serves as a warning to people zero to low visibility believe them. this car driving. you can see maybe five car lengths in front of them. watch >> what? >> every side of the roadway. >> miraculously this car dodges cars on both sides of the road. here's what happened guys. according to reports, this white car tried to overtake somebody but caused head-on collision. ends up on the side of the road in the snow at least 30 vehicles were involved in this. miraculously everybody survived. on

three had to go to the hospital for hypothermia.t guard says anyone floating in the north atlantic would die from hypothermia in about 20 minutes. they were did he haveefinitely lucky in that rescue. >>> okay, we asked you, do you think congress has enough votes for more sanction iseses against iran despite white house efforts to stop this? will will sanctions alone freeze nuclear ambitions? gary says only if they can get a veto proof bill. obama are will still veto it and make them go through the process. longer we wait, the further along they're going to get weaponized. derek says why should congress be afraid of the obama red line. they have the vote. thanks to all. you who weighed in today . the cold and snow we're experiencing but take a look at these dogs plowing through deep snow and freezing temps. they're competing in a four day race. it's considered one of the toughest races on the continent. nearly 100 mushers taking part in the 145-mile trek through mountains near the czech border with poland. that's going to be a wrap f

the district has its hypothermia hotline up and running. if you see somebody who needs help in this weather, you can call and you can call the city's 211 line or toll-free at 800-535-7252. >> turning to international news now, divers say they believe they know where the black box is from airasia flight 8501 are. they haven't been able to get to them yet. divers found the tail in the java sea but strong currents and heavy silt has prevented them from reaching the flight data recorders. what caused that plane to go down killing 162 people on board. 44 bodies have been recovered to this point. >> police in michigan are blaming poor visibility due to snow for taking a family on an unexpected wild ride. and this is incredible. on wednesday, the men's family minivan rear ended a semi truck on interstate 75 and you know what? it became lodged under the semi's trailer. the truck dragged the minivan for 16 miles until officers stopped both vehicles. take a listen to the family's dramatic 911 call. >> we ran into the back of a semi truck and he's not

it's a miracle she survived but also the fact that she, you know didn't suck come to exposure or hypothermia. >> reporter: the plane took off from key west florida and went to mt. vernon illinois. they reported engine trouble. marty was a pilot for 30 years. >> this is a devastating loss to the community. we lift up the family in our prayers. >> reporter: investigators are on the scene to determine what went so tragically wrong. >> deserves a lot of credit. >> reporter: an incredible survival story. a girl with family as they work to heal the loss. >> he was a d.c. native. he's in politics and tonight, we learn edward brook died. he was the first black man to be elected senator by public vote. he was a republican from massachusetts and elected in 1966. the first african-american senator since reconstruction. today, president obama sent his sympathies saying he helped lead the battle for civil rights. he grew up in the district and graduated from howard university. he was 95 years old and died of natural causes. >>> the former arkansas governor mike huckabee is leaving the fox talk show. toni

but also the fact that she didn't succumb to exposure and hypothermia and was able to have the sensibilities to try to get help. >> the plane took off from key west, florida, and stopped to refuel, in mount vernon it lost control over kentucky shortly after reporting problems. marty gutzler was a pilot for 30 years. there is sadness. >> this is a devastating loss to the community. we look to the family and community for prayers. >> investigators are now on scene trying to determine what went so tragically long. >> survivor deserves a lot of credit. >> an incredible survivor's story, a little girl who is now with family as they work to heal from an unimaginable loss. nbc news. >>> and one of lake tahoe's most popular attractions is shut down this week. the tahoe queen paddle boat won't leave its dock under orders from the coast guard, the boat had had to ask for help it was stranded. the captain couldn't tell if it hit the ground or if the boat was stalled by high winds, about 200 people were stuck for an hour in the sub-freezing temperatures. when the boat made it to the dock, the coast guar

. >> the substance breaks down the bird's ability to protect themselves from hypothermia and prevents them from flying. viewers wrote into the station asking if the substance responsible for sickening the birds could have come from a nearby manufacturing plant. >> the coast guard did a flyover and was not able to see any product on the water. so it's really still a mystery and it may be several more days, with the holiday, before we determine what exactly this product is. >> in san lorenzo, the mission to rescue birds continues. >> they haven't been eating because there's so cold and they're losing a lot of energy because they're wet to the skin which is not normal. >> scientists say they're continuing their testing and won't mow about the substance affects birds like these before tuesday at the earliesseest, as the cost of the nongovernmental funds operation minutes. >> likely to run into the tens of thousands of dollars. >> the alternative too gruesome to think about. these dead birds will be shed to a lab to determine what killed them. nick smith, abc7 news. >> today started out cl

. >> the substance breaks down the bird's ability to protect themselves from hypothermia and prevents them from flying. viewers wrote into the station asking if the substance responsible for sickening the birds could have come from a nearby manufacturing plant. >> the coast guard did a flyover and was not able to see any product on the water. so it's really still a mystery and it may be several more days, with the holiday, before we determine what exactly this product is. >> in san lorenzo, the mission to rescue birds continues. >> they haven't been eating because there's so cold and they're losing a lot of energy because they're wet to the skin which is not normal. >> scientists say they're continuing their testing and won't mow about the substance affects birds like these before tuesday at the earliesseest, as the cost of the nongovernmental funds operation minutes. >> likely to run into the tens of thousands of dollars. >> the alternative too gruesome to think about. these dead birds will be shed to a lab to determine what killed them. nick smith, abc7 news. >> today started out cl

their feathers and leaving them to die of hypothermia. the goo is not toxic or oil based. today they begin their official investigation. >> smelly residue on your gloves or anything, but it is kind of tacky to the touch so it gets sticky so it sticks to your gloves. >> right now, the parks folks and biologists tell me it's not dissipating as we had hoped and we had thought it was. >> reporter: the international bird rescue center has been a big player in this and estimates it's been costing $5,000 to $8,000 per day with all the volunteer work and rehabbing of the birds. we're talking possibly $30,000 so far and hoping people will donate some money. this morning, state officials are slate to the perform necropsies on some of the dead birds but it could be a few days before we get a real answer on what the mysterious substance is. the state is starting its official investigation and coming up in the next report in about 40 minutes what could happen if they're able to determine who's behind this leak. live in almeida, stephanie chuang, "today in the bay." >> looking forward t

but also the fact that she you know didn't you know succumb to exposure, themrmalm -- hypothermia andwas able to get help. an incredible survivor's story a little girl who is now with family as they work to heal from a terrible loss, nbc news. >>> coming up next winter hits the rest of the country, the mess left along with a strange winter warning for the big island of hawaii. ring ring!... progresso! it's ok that your soup tastes like my homemade. it's our slow simmered vegetables and tender white meat chicken. apology accepted. i'm watching you soup people. make it progresso or make it yourself you say avocado old el paso says... zesty chicken and avocado tacos in our stand 'n stuff tortillas . (record scratch) you say stand n' stuff tortillas old el paso says... start somewhere fresh >>> a cold start across the country on the first weekend of 2015. snow and icy roads caused two massive pile-ups in new hampshire. take a look here. a dozen people involved in a 25-car pile-up there. they were taken to hospitals. texas and oklahoma also expect another day of pretty tough winter weather

. >> most of the birds are dying from hypothermia because it is altering the bird's ability to regulate their own body temperature. >>> up next, be careful where you step. the new artistic sidewalks were supposed to add some charm to the new bay area city, but some say they are adding dang canner. >> and what to find after a drone crashes near the border. >> and how the tech google giant could lower your cell phone bill. >>> i'm jeff ranieri and clouds across san jose, and we are tracking cloud cover off shore. we will let you know where the rain prospects are from this rain system, and some unusual warming by the weekend in a few minutes. >>> have you got a tip for the bay area investigative unit? call 1-888-98-tips or e-mail the unit at nbcbayarea.com. we investigate. >>> wow. some new sidewalks in palo alto may sparkle and shine, but some say they are brickprickly and hurt. some pieces of glass that are embedded in the concrete are coming loose. we go the california avenue where some are logging complaints, jeanne? >> yes, california avenue is getting a facelift with the recycled gla

most of people also came from syria, many suffering the effects of hypothermia and frostbite after sixat sea. the use of much larger cargo vessels appears to be a new tactic by human photographicers. >> it's possible they discovered a new method of purchasing old crafts that are maybe seaworthy for one last voyage and then abandon ship. that's what we hear. >> reporter: it's a new challenge for the thinly stretched european agency frontex charged with patrolling the borders. the sheer scale of the problem is overwhelming. 170,000 migrants reached europe in 2014. so far 2015 promises even greater numbers. >>> lawrence lee is close to where the ship is being taken. >> reporter: if there's a piece of good news in this it's that the refugees who have been set adrift, they look like they are going to be okay. they are not going to die. it will be midnight before it gets in but we are being told they have been given food and water. the conditions probably on board are pretty horrible, but they will be safe. given that this is the second incident in four days in which a frighter has been set

the goo coats their feathers and they die from hypothermia. they can't keep themselves warm. state has sent samples to the labs to see what it is. we are still waiting the find out. >>> a bay area plan wants to make it harder for people to vape. >> reporter: they want to ban e- cigarettes in workplaces, schools, bars, restaurants, and many other places, only this ban would be statewide. at the vapor den in berkeley, sam specter is not breathing easy these days. he is worried about a new crack- down on e-cigarettes. >> it looks like smoking. nobody likes smoke. >> reporter: berkeley has restricted use of e-cigarettes in public and now state senator mark leno has introduced a bill classifying them as tobacco and banning them in places statewide. like traditional cigarettes, e- cigarettes deliver nicotine and a cloud of other toxic chemicals. >> we don't want to be lumped into the smokers. smoking is dangerous and people die of it everyday. >> reporter: both sergio and sam say e-cigarettes helped them stop smoking and they feel healthier. >> carcinogens are coming from the smoke

frostbite is in a matter of minutes and possibly hypothermia if you stay out too long. apart from the snowfall combined with the cold is going to be created around the great lakes region. the lake-effect snow will be up to about 60 centimeters in the heaviest spots. about 45 centimeters generally speaking. the clipper will be pulling into the new england states. 8 centimeters in the pacific northwest. not too much this time of the year. down below you'll likely see warm conditions prevail. in los angeles, 26 degrees. likely to continue on into your friday. across here in japan, winter pressure pattern is intensifying in northern locations of japan, seeing gusty conditions up to about 130 kilometer gusts. snowfall up to 80 centimeters additionally. and the gusts really strong as well. so traveling will be very much behindered. seoul, minus 2. hanging on to the double-digits here in tokyo on our wednesday. i'll leave you with the extended forecast. >>> we have one more story to share with you before we go. tokyo firefighters held a drill in preparation for a possible majo

oil-based has killed countless birds by stripping them of their feathers leaving them to die of hypothermia. >> these birds that gather in the winter out in the east bay and all throughout the san francisco bay area in large numbers are being covered in this goo. we don't know where it came from, and have yet not identified the source or the product. >> reporter: volunteers have been washing the birds with vinegar, baking soda and hydrating the birds. this morning the state is slated to perform thnecropsi on some o the dead birds. it could be days before we have a definitive answer on what this deadly substance is. today the state is set to begin its investigation into not just what it is but perhaps who is responsible. coming up, what could happen if that is determined. live in almeida this morning, stephanie chuang, "today in the bay." >> hoping for some more clarity here, thank you so much, stephanie. >>> happening today at 5:04, the president will address the nation tonight and though the skimping not dry in his state of the union address, already a number of folks are lined up to criti

conrad was rushed to the hospital where he was treated for hype they were yarks dehydration -- hypothermia, dehydration. he played for the miami dolphins for six seasons. >>> the bucks beat the ducks in a big way in the first college championship playoff game. we'll be back soon. first erica. >> again just like last week, we have a snow event. not a lot of snow about arriving at the worst time possible. make sure you stay tuned to find out where exactly the snow is going to fall and when. it's all coming up in the first . >>> we're learning it's not just an inner city drug. cheaper heroin is hitting streets all across maryland. we're joined by the u.s. attorney for maryland. first and foremost, how bad is the problem in maryland and where do we think the drug is coming from? >> the problem has been growing significantly. that's one of the things that motivated us was to develop a statewide task force. we've seen a doubling of the number of deaths attributable to heroin. right now we're running more than ten deaths. it comes from primarily oaf the mexican boarder. also comes from southeast

found dead on the shore covered in a goo that was breaking down their feather structure causing hypothermia. it's not toxic or poisonous but there's still a multi-agency investigation to figure out what it is. >> these things progress only so fast with the laboratory equipment available to us. >> reporter: 300 of these birds were captured by rescuers over the last two weeks hoping to nurse them back to health. 100 then died in captivity. there are still almost 200 recovering at rescue facilities today with the hope they will one day again fly free. >> it's the same feeling every time. this is why we do it. >> reporter: back here live now, you can see the released birds have company. that's why they were released here because there's a herring spawn taking place right now. they have the choice to stay or go back to the east bay. live in sausalito, anne makovec, kpix 5. >> thank you, anne. all those birds, by the way, have been banded so they can be identified when they eventually die or are recaptured. >>> pigs running hog wild in san jose! they will now be up against homeowners are allowed

it's sticky and grayish and it can cause hypothermia and starvation. it doesn't threaten people but there's a warning. >> if you see a bird, please don't touch it. call the cal tip line. call the east bay parks, call somebody, we have professionals who can do this exactly to keep the birds alive. >> so far, at least 80 birds have died. today state officials are starting the crop in other tests to identify the substance and figure out where it came from. >>> two brothers from the central valley were in court today for a status hearing in connection with the assault at a 49er game. it was back in october. two men attacked and beaten in a restroom in santa clara. dario and amador rebollero facing felony assault charges now. today in san jose a new court date was set for march 17th. that's when all the attorneys will get access to medical records from the victims. >>> and jury selection is underway for the colorado death penalty case against alleged movie theater shooter james holmes. he is accused of the shooting spree at the aurora movie theater back in

so to avoid hypothermia and also frostbite, please do bundle up. snow will likely continue into tuesday for many areas, new york city your high -- or your low is going to be minus 6 degrees. some improvement on wednesday, but temperatures will plummet to minus 12 degrees in the morning hours on thursday. so, please do bundle up. now cold air across the east but warm air across the west. temperatures as follows. take a look 21 degrees in denver. that's 15 degrees higher than normal. 15 degrees higher than normal in winnipeg, as well. meanwhile 12 degrees in seattle. that's more like mid-march. springlike weather in tokyo today. the high rose to 16 degrees. but tomorrow is a different story. very colder air will move in from the north, so temperatures will plummet. now the colder air will cause sea-effect snow over the eastern flank of japan from hokkaido down towards the hokuriku reeging probably towards 30 sent meters of snow in the next 24 hours. that will be combined with very gusty conditions. temperatures in tokyo up to 8 degrees during the day

most also came from syria, many suffering the efkts of hypothermia and frostbite.se of much larger cargo vessels appears to be a new tactic by human traffickers. >> it is possible that they have discovered a new method of purchasing derelict or old crafts that are seaworthy for maybe one last voyage and then reporting that the crew has abandoned ship. they have also reported that there's violence on board and they create a kind of emergency situation. that's what we hear. but it's too soon to judge how -- how much this is going to be the new tack nick. >> reporter: it's a new challenge for the thinly stretched agency charged with patrolling the boarders. the sheer scale of the problem is overwhelming. 170,000 migrants reached europe in 2014. so far 2015 promises even greater numbers. simon mcgregor-wood al jazeera. >>> let's take you live now to lawrence lee in the southern italian region where the ship is expected to arrive in the next hour. lawrence what is the update on the ship? what is happening to the ship right now? >> reporter: well, it's being towed in as

we're talking frost bite concerns hypothermia. with prolonged outdoor exposure.o take precautionary measures. so the bottom line below zero feels like temperatures the entire area. the winds, they will be gusting up to 40 miles per hour and yes yes, it's the coldest air of the season. so check out elderly. check on your pets. children, and you might want to trickle those pipes. we'll talk much more about some milder somewhat milder air with that seven day coming up. back to you. >> all right, thank you scott. >>> the refreeze on. the recent snow makeing for treacherous traveling for drivers and walkers too. >> that's right. around one philadelphia -- kind of looks almost like the ice capades and for parents and children they have had to step very carefully. our dave kinchen is live in oxford circle with more from parents. hoping they're not slipping sliding away, dave. >> reporter: well, i'll tell was. trying not to slip, trying not to slide and trying not to fall down that's what they've been learning to do here at car nel hmm will he school in oxford circle and

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before they might succumb to hypothermia.scue out of fairfield caring for the sea bird. wildlife capture experts along the shores. near heyward, san leandro. bird were connected in the substance. gray clear. gets embedded in the feathers. some of the bird did not make it. i spk today with fish and wildlife. wardens saw the sticky substance on thursday on bird. international bird rescue say the problem is not subsiding. since friday 109 bird brought in. 20 died. 89 they're saying being assessed. stablized. washed if they're stable enough. being in the field is important. >> a big deal. because -- this is not -- not a natural phenomenon that we know of. it is most likely caused by some human activity. it is an unknown substance. and it's coated hundred and hundred of bird all at one time in one pacific area where the bird winter. so they're here to gain energy and stores to migrate north. >> now, preliminary tests are saying, have ruled out petroleum products. estimates are it will take a week for the sea bird to recover. test

reporter: as hard as silicone it gets deep in the feathers, they stop eating and soon dehydration and hypothermia go in. >> reporter: rescuers think a couple hundred birds are covered by whatever this is. they have a stern message for whomever put this in the bay. >> not only is it environmentally irresponsible but you know for it to affect this number of animals it would be very up setting. >> reporter: in fairfield, mark kelly, kpix5. >> because it is not an oil spill they will not get state money to help. they are asking you to help. if you can donate you can find a link on kpix.com. >>> the shunt on tonight for a man who beat a woman with a wrench in a parking lot of a casino. the victim was sleeping in the apparently seat of her car around 3:00 this morning while her boyfriend was inside the casino. the deputies say a man entered the car from the driver's seat and attacked her. security guards heard the woman screaming and they chased the man away. the victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay. the deputies say there was surveillance video of the attack but it was so foggy

cold emergency weather plan that includes opening warming facilities and then deploying mobile hypothermia crews out there for anybody who may not have a place to get warm. >> because of the freezing temperatures, montgomery county is requiring its residents to bring in the pets from the cold. >> they need all of the warmth they can get overnight into the morning hours because a deep freeze. >> those freezing temperatures, mulla? >> reporter: guys i love my job most of the time but there's nothing pleasant about being outside and most of the folk whose we ran into who had to be outside were doing whatever it took to stay warm. >> this may be the coldest i've ever been. >> from florida, maddie lahey feels a long way from home. she is not used to the cold. >> this is the first pair of gloved i've ever owned, so i feel kind of still cold but definitely warmer than i could be. >> you're a rookie from florida let's be honest. >> i embrace it. i know what i am. >> you don't know what you're doing. >> no. >> even those from cold weather states struggle. >> i'm just so cold. i don't know what else

they die of hypothermia from the goo. >>> drinking while droning? not such a good idea. a man was drinking at a nearby apartment when it happened. he works for the u.s. intelligence agency. he said he didn't know where the drone landed until he saw news reports the next morning that it was on the white house lawn. he is not charged with a crime. >>> it was a military plane that had people in berkeley looking to the sky 2 p.m. yesterday. an f-18 fighter jet like this flew over the naval air station in the san joaquin valley. plane flew at 3500 feet and dipped down to 2500 over berkeley. >> people were running on the roof or -- honestly i have no idea. >> what do you think a fighter jet would be doing flight low over berkeley? >> i have no idea. it seems strange. >> the faa says the plane was not below minimum safe altitudes. there's been no word about why the plane was flying over the east bay. >>> as parts of the northeast return to normal after a massive snowstorm, some areas dealing with snow and ice and flooding, cbs news' kris van cleave has the latest from marshfiel

gun-k the unknown substance can damage the bird's ability to remain water proof, which can lead to hypothermia. so far, dozens have died. those that have survived are at a center. noelle walker is live, there. >> reporter: they have no idea what is going on. but i can tell you in the last five minutes, more birds were brought? here to alameda. the director's gut feeling is that this is a man made substance that looks similar to rubber cement. it's not oil, but it's a lot harder to clean than oil. at bird rescue in fairfield -- >> looking for injuries >> trying to minimize the pain. >> reporter: no day of rest. water birds are being examined. >> attitude is bright alert and responsive. so we'll put a label on him. >> reporter: and tagged for admission to a masked unit. >> this is a room that is not really used unless we are activated for an oil spill or another emergency event. >> reporter: this is an americansy and an unsolved mystery. >> some kind of sticky contaminant. >> reporter: the birds were pulled from the east bay. the sticky goo is not oil or algae. >> some gray gunk, very inert, sti

the birds are dying from hypothermia because the goo alters the way the birds regulate their body temperaturethe mystery continues to go on. >> sadly. >>> in the meantime we try to find what's going on in our area. 80s by the coastline, christina, did we hear you correctly? >> i think someone likes 80s at the beaches. >> a lot of people. >> santa cruz sunday when we hit the peak of this warming trend when we are expecting the 80s at the beaches. now, coincidentally we also have a high surf warning in place and we're going to get some really big breakers out there. i'm going to talk about that coming up. let's focus in on what's going on out there this morning. lot less fog, you can clearly see that from this shot of the bay bridge, top to bottom, no problem here but we have some really thick fog starting to develop in sonoma county down south through marin. we are looking good for a mostly clear start to the day, temperatures in the 60s, later on today, comfortable conditions and that warming trend kicks into high gear, just in time for this upcoming weekend. more on that coming up. right now

. >> reporter: to fight the hypothermia, they go in with special dry suits and other gear. captain dave pierce showed us the gear. >> my equipment has been out of the water for an hour and a half and it's still frozen. >> most the times this never happens around here. >> reporter: ford says he can't remember the last time something this tragic happened here. he and others offer their sympathies. >> my prayers are definitely with them. >> reporter: fire and police officials not only warn people to stay off waterways like this, especially small ponds, but they are also telling parents to have that conversation with your children, especially if they play in areas like this one here. stephanie ramirez, wusa 9news. >>> five people including a pregnant woman and two children are dead tonight, following an early morning crash with a tractor-trailer. it happened in queenstown on maryland's eastern shore. state police say all five victims were traveling in a suzuki forenza when the collision happened at route 215. two adults and two children died at the scene. a pregnant woman was t

treated for hypothermia and dehydration, dr. scott mcfarland calling his survival amazing. >> it is just incomprehensible that this gentleman survived, actually. your body temperature is going to drop. anything below 95, emergency changes occur in the body. >> reporter: his wife tammy telling abc news, "my husband is still recovering in the hospital." calling this "a difficult time for their family." open water survival depends on luck, physical fitness and determination. doctors say robert conrad's constant swimming kept his body temperature up and could be what saved his life. gloria riviera, abc news, washington. >>> there is still much more ahead on "world news tonight" this saturday. the undercover investigation. police cracking down on drivers who claim to be disabled to snag a good spot. it is all caught on camera. >>> and the golden globe goof. did it ruin the red carpet surprise? we'll be right back. your eyes really are unique. in fact, they depend on a unique set of nutrients. that's why there's ocuvite to help protec